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Is Basil (Ocimum) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Basil is generally safe for cats and dogs.
Severity : Non-toxic
Who Safety
🐱 Cats✅ Safe
🐶 Dogs✅ Safe
🧑 Humans✅ Safe

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Which Basil plants does this cover?

This applies across the Ocimum genus (6 species in our database), including: Ocimum africanum, Ocimum albostellatum, Ocimum americanum, Ocimum amicorum, Ocimum angustifolium, Ocimum basilicum.

⚕️ Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Basil, contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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